Mizoram like some other states, was earlier a part of Assam. Most of the population in MIzoram is tribal and they are popularly referred to as Mizos. Like Meghalaya, it is a state that has a majority of Christians. The area of Mizoram is rather small. In fact, it is the 5th smallest state in India. Aizawl is the capital of Mizoram state. Champhai,Lunglei, Serchhip are some of the popular cities in Mizoram.
The state has rivers, valleys and several lakes. Mizoram has a large forest area. Like most other North Eastern states, it has rich flora and fauna. The state has a large number of bird species totalling nearly 635. Of these many are endangered. The biggest contributors to the economy is agriculture. In fact, agriculture is used as a means of sustaining the family rather than selling it for cash. However, the productivity for most part is very poor. Mizoram is also a big producer of Anthurium and Rose. both these are also exported to other countries.
Date & Month | Day | Holiday |
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January 1 | Monday | New Year's Day |
January 2 | Tuesday | New Year Holiday |
January 11 | Thursday | Missionary Day |
January 13 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
January 26 | Friday | Republic Day |
January 27 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
February 10 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
February 20 | Tuesday | State Day |
February 24 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
March 1 | Friday | Chapchar Kut |
March 9 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
March 23 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
March 25 | Monday | Holi |
March 29 | Friday | Good Friday |
April 10 | Wednesday | Idul Fitr |
April 11 | Thursday | Idul Fitr |
April 13 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
April 21 | Sunday | Mahavir Jayanti |
April 27 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
May 11 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
May 23 | Thursday | Buddha Purnima |
May 25 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
June 8 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
June 15 | Saturday | YMA Day |
June 17 | Monday | Bakrid / Eid al Adha |
June 22 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
June 30 | Sunday | Remna Ni |
July 6 | Saturday | MHIP Day |
July 13 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
July 17 | Wednesday | Muharram |
July 27 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
August 10 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
August 15 | Thursday | Independence Day |
August 24 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
September 14 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
September 16 | Monday | Eid e Milad |
September 28 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
October 2 | Wednesday | Gandhi Jayanti |
October 12 | Saturday | Vijaya Dashami |
October 13 | Sunday | Vijaya Dashami |
October 26 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
October 31 | Thursday | Diwali |
November 1 | Friday | Diwali |
November 9 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
November 15 | Friday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
November 23 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
December 14 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
December 24 | Tuesday | Christmas Holiday |
December 25 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
December 26 | Thursday | Christmas Holiday |
December 28 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
December 31 | Tuesday | New Year's Eve |